| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D444555 |
Interface for a medical instrument |
July 3, 2001 |
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| D441862 |
Portion of an interface for a medical instrument |
May 8, 2001 |
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| D441076 |
Adaptor for a medical instrument |
April 24, 2001 |
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| D438617 |
Portion of an adaptor for a medical instrument |
March 6, 2001 |
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| 7413565 |
Minimally invasive surgical training using robotics and telecollaboration |
August 19, 2008 |
| A medical system that allows a mentor to teach a pupil how to use a robotically controlled medical instrument. The system may include a first handle that can be controlled by a mentor to move the medical instrument. The system may further have a second handle that can be moved by a pupil |
| 7408439 |
Method and apparatus for accessing medical data over a network |
August 5, 2008 |
| A method and apparatus for retrieving, accessing, and storing medical data relating to a patient during a medical procedure. The invention provides a single interface to many disparate forms of medical data, which is accessible over a local area network; wide area network, direct con |
| 7398707 |
Roll-pitch-roll surgical tool |
July 15, 2008 |
| A robotic surgical tool includes an elongate shaft having a working end and a shaft axis, and a pair of linking arms each having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is pivotally mounted on the working end of the shaft to rotate around a first pitch axis to produce rotation |
| 7395249 |
Speech interface for an automated endoscope system |
July 1, 2008 |
| A robotic system which controls the movement of a surgical instrument in response to voice commands from the user. The robotic system has a computer controlled arm that holds the surgical instrument. The user provides voice commands to the computer through a microphone. The computer |
| 7391173 |
Mechanically decoupled capstan drive |
June 24, 2008 |
| A capstan drive includes a first capstan that moves a device on a carriage and a second capstan that receives a second rotary motion to move the carriage. A first power transmission has a driven shaft coupled to the first capstan, a first drive shaft coaxial with the driven shaft to |
| 7390325 |
Apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures with a robotic arm that has a pas |
June 24, 2008 |
| A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to pair of mast |
| 7386365 |
Tool grip calibration for robotic surgery |
June 10, 2008 |
| Telerobotic, telesurgical, and surgical robotic devices, systems, and methods selectively calibrate end effector jaws by bringing the jaw elements into engagement with each other. Commanded torque signals may bring the end effector elements into engagement while monitoring the result |
| 7379790 |
Tool memory-based software upgrades for robotic surgery |
May 27, 2008 |
| Robotic devices, systems, and methods for use in robotic surgery and other robotic applications, and/or medical instrument devices, systems, and methods includes both a reusable processor and a limited-use robotic tool or medical treatment probe. A memory the limited-use component includ |
| 7373219 |
Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery |
May 13, 2008 |
| Surgical robots and other telepresence systems have enhanced grip actuation for manipulating tissues and objects with small sizes. A master/slave system is used in which an error signal or gain is artificially altered when grip members are near a closed configuration. |
| 7367973 |
Electro-surgical instrument with replaceable end-effectors and inhibited surface conduction |
May 6, 2008 |
| Improved robotic surgery end-effectors include at least one insulation material for inhibiting surface conduction of electrical current in a proximal direction, from a distal active electrode toward the proximal end of the end-effector and toward the rest of the surgical instrument i |
| 7357774 |
Multi-component telepresence system and method |
April 15, 2008 |
| The present invention provides systems and methods for performing robotically-assisted surgical procedures on a patient. In particular, a three-component surgical system is provided that includes a non-sterile drive and control component, a sterilizable end effector or surgical tool |
| 7320700 |
Flexible wrist for surgical tool |
January 22, 2008 |
| The present invention is directed to a tool having a wrist mechanism that provides pitch and yaw rotation in such a way that the tool has no singularity in roll, pitch, and yaw. In one embodiment, a minimally invasive surgical instrument comprises an elongate shaft having a working e |
| 7316681 |
Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive surgery with enhanced dexterit |
January 8, 2008 |
| An articulated surgical instrument for enhancing the performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrument has a high degree of dexterity, low friction, low inertia and good force reflection. A unique cable and pulley drive system operates to reduce friction and enhan |
| 7306597 |
Robotic tool with monopolar electro-surgical scissors |
December 11, 2007 |
| The present invention provides robotic surgical instruments and systems that include electrosurgical cutting/shearing tools and methods of performing a robotic surgical procedure. The surgical instruments can advantageously be used in robotically controlled minimally invasive surgica |
| 7277120 |
Stereo imaging system and method for use in telerobotic systems |
October 2, 2007 |
| This invention relates to a stereo imaging system for use in telerobotic systems. A method of imaging a target site in a stereo imaging system is provided. The method typically includes capturing a right and a left optical image of the target site and transforming the right and the left |
| 7276065 |
Minimally invasive surgical hook apparatus |
October 2, 2007 |
| A cautery hook includes a proximal portion, a shank portion, and a distal hook portion. The shank portion is connected to the proximal portion at a bent knee protruding generally on a front side of the cautery hook. The distal hook portion is connected to the shank portion at an ankle |
| 7259652 |
General purpose distributed operating room control system |
August 21, 2007 |
| The present invention pertains to control systems and provides a run time configurable control system for selecting and operating one of a plurality of operating room devices from a single input source, the system comprising a master controller having a voice control interface and me |
| 7250028 |
Endoscopic beating-heart stabilizer and vessel occlusion fastener |
July 31, 2007 |
| Devices, systems and methods related to endoscopic surgery, particularly related to robotic surgical operations, provide a tissue stabilizer for endoscopically stabilizing a target tissue within a patient's body. For stabilizing a beating heart during a closed-chest coronary artery bypas |
| 7239940 |
Modularity system for computer assisted surgery |
July 3, 2007 |
| A medical system that allows a medical device to be controlled by one of two input devices. The input devices may be consoles that contain handles and a screen. The medical devices may include robotic arms and instruments used to perform a medical procedure. The system may include an |
| 7217240 |
Heart stabilizer |
May 15, 2007 |
| A heart stabilizer that may include a wrist which couples an end effector to a first linkage. The end effector and wrist may be inserted through an incision in the chest of a patient to assist in performing a minimally invasive coronary procedure. The wrist provides dexterity so that the |
| 7155315 |
Camera referenced control in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus |
December 26, 2006 |
| Enhanced telepresence and telesurgery systems automatically update coordinate transformations so as to retain alignment between movement of an input device and movement of an end effector as displayed adjacent the input device. A processor maps a controller workspace with an end effe |
| 7097640 |
Multi-functional surgical control system and switching interface |
August 29, 2006 |
| An interface which allows a surgeon to operate multiple surgical devices from a single input device. The input device may be a foot pedal that provides output signals to actuate a number of different surgical devices. The surgical devices may include a robotic arm, a laser, an electr |
| 7083615 |
Surgical tool having electrocautery energy supply conductor with inhibited current leakage |
August 1, 2006 |
| The present invention provides improved electrosurgical instruments and systems having electrocautery energy supply conductors that provide inhibited current leakage and methods of performing a robotically controlled minimally invasive surgical procedure while preventing unintended c |
| 7074179 |
Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures |
July 11, 2006 |
| A robotic system that moves a surgical instrument in response to the actuation of a foot pedal that can be operated by the foot of a surgeon. The robotic system has an end effector that is adapted to hold a surgical instrument such as an endoscope. The end effector is coupled to a roboti |
| 7066926 |
Platform link wrist mechanism |
June 27, 2006 |
| The present invention provides a robotic surgical tool for use in a robotic surgical system to perform a surgical operation. The robotic surgical tool includes a wrist mechanism disposed near the distal end of a shaft which connects with an end effector. The wrist mechanism includes |
| 7025064 |
Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures |
April 11, 2006 |
| A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of |
| 6991627 |
Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive surgery with enhanced dexterit |
January 31, 2006 |
| An articulated surgical instrument for enhancing the performance of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrument has a high degree of dexterity, low friction, low inertia and good force reflection. A unique cable and pulley drive system operates to reduce friction and enhan |
| 6974449 |
Friction compensation in a minimally invasive surgical apparatus |
December 13, 2005 |
| Devices, systems, and methods for compensate for friction within powered automatic systems, particularly for telesurgery and other telepresence applications. Dynamic friction compensation may comprise applying a continuous load in the direction of movement of a joint, and static fric |
| 6951535 |
Tele-medicine system that transmits an entire state of a subsystem |
October 4, 2005 |
| A tele-medicine system that includes an input device which can control a medical system. The input device may be the handle of a surgeon console. The medical system may include a robotically controlled medical device. A transmitter may transmit information relating to each state of the i |
| 6943663 |
General purpose distributed operating room control system |
September 13, 2005 |
| The present invention pertains to control systems and provides a run time configurable control system for selecting and operating one of a plurality of operating room devices from a single input source, the system comprising a master controller having a voice control interface and means |
| 6911916 |
Method and apparatus for accessing medical data over a network |
June 28, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for retrieving, accessing, and storing medical data relating to a patient during a medical procedure. The invention provides a single interface to many disparate forms of medical data, which is accessible over a local area network, wide area network, direct con |
| 6905491 |
Apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures with a robotic arm that has a pas |
June 14, 2005 |
| A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of |
| 6905460 |
Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive surgical procedures |
June 14, 2005 |
| A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of |
| 6902560 |
Roll-pitch-roll surgical tool |
June 7, 2005 |
| A method of performing minimally invasive endoscopic surgery in a body cavity of a patient includes introducing an elongate shaft having a working end into the cavity. The elongate shaft has a proximal end and a shaft axis between the working end and the proximal end. A wrist member |
| 6879880 |
Grip strength with tactile feedback for robotic surgery |
April 12, 2005 |
| Surgical robots and other telepresence systems have enhanced grip actuation for manipulating tissues and objects with small sizes. A master/slave system is used in which an error signal or gain is artificially altered when grip members are near a closed configuration. |
| 6871117 |
Modularity system for computer assisted surgery |
March 22, 2005 |
| A medical system that allows a medical device to be controlled by one of two input devices. The input devices may be consoles that contain handles and a screen. The medical devices may include robotic arms and instruments used to perform a medical procedure. The system may include an arb |
| 6866671 |
Surgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use |
March 15, 2005 |
| Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the |
| 6858003 |
Performing cardiac surgery without cardioplegia |
February 22, 2005 |
| A surgical system or assembly for performing cardiac surgery includes a surgical instrument; a servo-mechanical system engaged to the surgical instrument for operating the surgical instrument; and an attachment assembly for removing at least one degree of movement from a moving surgi |
| 6840938 |
Bipolar cauterizing instrument |
January 11, 2005 |
| A bipolar surgical instrument that includes opposing grips that can engage the tissue. A current is delivered from an electrosurgical power source to electrodes disposed on the grips to cauterize the tissue. The electrode configurations provide efficient cauterization of the tissue. In s |
| 6837883 |
Arm cart for telerobotic surgical system |
January 4, 2005 |
| Improved robotic surgical systems, devices, and methods often include a first assembly with a surgical end effector supported and manipulated relative to a first base by a first robotic linkage, while a second surgical end effector manipulated and supported relative to a second, inde |
| 6817975 |
Endoscope |
November 16, 2004 |
| Improved optical devices and methods transmit optical images along elongate optical paths with relatively limited cross-sectional dimensions using an improved objective, relay, and ocular systems. In a first aspect, at least one intermediate image formed within an optical component, rath |
| 6817974 |
Surgical tool having positively positionable tendon-actuated multi-disk wrist joint |
November 16, 2004 |
| The present invention is directed to a tool having a wrist mechanism that provides pitch and yaw rotation in such a way that the tool has no singularity in roll, pitch, and yaw. A positively positionable multi-disk wrist mechanism includes a plurality of disks or vertebrae stacked in |
| 6801325 |
Method and devices for inspecting and calibrating of stereoscopic endoscopes |
October 5, 2004 |
| Methods and devices for inspecting and calibrating a stereoscopic imaging device, such as a binocular endoscope. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of the present invention measures a fringe pattern from light emitted through two channels of the device. An angle of each of the fring |
| 6799065 |
Image shifting apparatus and method for a telerobotic system |
September 28, 2004 |
| Improved teleoperator techniques often make use of at least one input device which can be selectively operatively associated with, for example, either a surgical instrument to treat tissues, or with an image of a surgical worksite shown to a system operator. A novel image manipulation |
| 6788018 |
Ceiling and floor mounted surgical robot set-up arms |
September 7, 2004 |
| The present invention generally relates to surgical devices, systems, and methods, especially for minimally invasive surgery, and more particularly provides structures and techniques for aligning a robotic surgery system with a desired surgical site. The present invention describes techn |
| 6783524 |
Robotic surgical tool with ultrasound cauterizing and cutting instrument |
August 31, 2004 |
| A surgical instrument for enhancing robotic surgery generally includes an elongate shaft with an ultrasound probe, an end effector at the distal end of the shaft, and a base at the proximal end of the shaft. The end effector includes an ultrasound probe tip and the surgical instrument is |
